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Belgian PM Bart De Wever resigns after coalition fails to agree on budget
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever tendered his resignation after his five-party coalition failed to agree on a new budget.[2, 3] King Philippe did not immediately accept the offer and has not yet decided whether to do so.[2, 3]
De Wever will continue budget talks, Bloomberg reported.[2] The Washington Times described a long-simmering budget crisis that boiled over with the resignation.[3]
Why it matters Budget talks are continuing despite the resignation offer.[2]
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- Center Belgian Premier Offers Resignation, Will Continue Budget Talks
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